Water Damage Technician

ServiceMaster Restore of Penticton; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restoration company in Penticton is seeking a Restoration Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for water extraction and setting up drying equipment for emergency home restorations. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, empathy for clients, and the ability to work independently. You'll enjoy a fun, supportive workplace that values integrity and teamwork. Compensation ranges from $20 to $28.50 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefit Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Casual Dress Code

Qualifications

• Must have a clean criminal record check.
• Experience driving a panel van and cube truck is preferred.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment (30-100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates to Project Manager.
• Extract water using truck-mounted pumps.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Water Restoration Technician Certification

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Industrial dehumidifiers

Job description

ServiceMaster of Penticton is a restoration company that has been serving the South Okanagan since 2002. Our people are the core of our business, and we are looking for someone who is people centered at heart and enjoys variety in their day to day.

At ServiceMaster we like to have fun and laughter is often heard in the air. We carry that positive attitude with us even as we are running out the door to assist people 24/7 with emergency losses at their homes and businesses (such as fires and floods). We believe success is achieved by putting our 3 Core Values into practice.

• Can Do Attitude
• Get It Done Right
• Win as a Team

What We Offer

• Excellent Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Casual Dress Code

What You Will Do

• Provide up-to-date communication and photos to Project Manager regarding status of work
• Determine category of water loss
• Extract water using truck mount and portable pumps
• Assist in determination of non-restorable building components
• Assist with demolition of non-restorable material
• Set up drying equipment as per established procedures
• Monitor drying process and adjust equipment as required
• Work within on‑call rotation for after‑hours emergencies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision
• Ability to empathize with clients/customers who have experienced loss of personal property

What You Have

• Water Restoration Technician Certification (considered an asset)
• Clean Criminal Record Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• Experience driving/parking a panel van and cube truck
• Ability to lift industrial fans 30-40 lbs
• Ability to load/unload wheeled industrial dehumidifiers 75-100 lbs
• Knowledge of construction and basic building materials
• Safely use power tools and hand tools
• Experience in custodial work, pressure washing, carpet cleaning (considered an asset)

By joining ServiceMaster, you'll be part of an industry-leading company that has been in Canada for more than 65 years with locations from coast to coast. Our talented network of employees share in a vision of restoring peace of mind and our culture is one of diversity, where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

Are you interested in being part of a fun, fast‑paced work environment? Do you want to be part of a team that seeks to provide restoration of property and peace of mind for individuals who have experienced a property loss? Can you empathize with customers while providing prompt, professional service? Do you have construction and/or cleaning knowledge? If you answered YES, ServiceMaster Restore may be a perfect fit for you!

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.50 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.

Our employment process requires an in-depth background investigation verifying clear criminal history.

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